North Norfolk hard to beat as a summer camping base

Camping is not to everyone’s taste, but for those who don’t mind kipping under canvas, North Norfolk is hard to beat as a holiday destination.

Our summer holiday base was Breck Farm, just outside Weybourne and a short drive from seaside towns Sheringham and Cromer.

The campsite is very family friendly, with noise curfews of 9pm and 10pm in two of its fields that were impeccably observed during our two-week visit.

Facilities are basic but perfectly adequate and part of the site’s charm is that is doubles as a working farm, with inquisitive chickens making visits to your tent and a family of pigs for little ones to gape at.

You can also have a campfire, with wheel hubs liberally dotted around the fields and logs on sale in the site office.

The real beauty of Breck Farm however is its location.

From the site you can cycle or walk into nearby woods and follow a trail around picture pretty countryside.

And you’re so close to the breathtaking coast.

There are a multitude of great places for family days out within a 45 minute drive of Breck Farm.

For beach days, Wells and Sheringham are great, but Mundesley pipped them both, perhaps thanks to a fantastic playpark a short walk from the beach, or the excellent Ship Inn.

When it rains, Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary is a fantastic place to avoid the weather and educate yourself and the kids on what lives in and around the local coast.

There’s a huge variety of creatures being looked after and they’re presented well, with feeding times and talks delivered by incredibly passionate staff.

Kids can take full part thanks to a ‘touch tank’ and there’s the option to book a shark and turtle feeding experience.